We recently had the chance to connect with Raquel Rose and have shared our conversation below.
Raquel, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Just as of this summer, I’ve shocked myself by starting the first 90 minutes of my day with getting up at 5am with my husband and hitting the gym for about an hour. Then we come home and enjoy breakfast and coffee together before he heads off to work. I then have a few moments of quiet before all the 4 kids start waking up. I never thought I could pull off this type of early routine, I’ve NEVER been a “morning person”, alas, I’m finally in a season of life (with a few older, self sufficient kiddos when it comes to being at home alone for an hour) that allows me to do this. It has been so life giving and has been amazing to have a little quality time with my husband and get myself going before the rest of the day takes off.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! I’m Raquel, founder of The Little Rose Shop—a faith-inspired brand dedicated to helping families bring their Catholic faith into everyday life through meaningful, hands-on resources for kids and parents. My journey began after an unexpected season of single motherhood and a deep reconversion to the faith, which sparked my desire to create products that blend practical parenting with authentic Catholic formation.
At The Little Rose Shop, we design everything from interactive quiet books and board books to prayer mugs, saint dolls, and beautifully designed faith-based gifts for the modern home. What makes us unique is our focus on serving Catholic moms (and those who love them!) with tools that make it easier to build up the domestic church—aka, make faith something you can touch, play with, and truly live out as a family.
Right now, I’m especially passionate about expanding our children’s book line and developing digital resources to encourage moms who are juggling little ones at Mass and are in the trenches of parenthood and need that little extra faith encouragement. I’m continually inspired by the stories our customers share about finding hope, reminders to pray, and joy through the intentional products we create.
Thanks for inviting me to share my story—I love helping other moms and families feel less alone in their faith journey!
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
One moment that completely shaped how I see the world was becoming a single mom at 21. It was nothing I’d planned for, and honestly, I felt totally lost and unprepared. But it was in that season—filled with fear, loneliness, and the unexpected—that I experienced a profound re-conversion to my Catholic faith in a moment in front of the Eucharist at Mass. It was as if God met me in my mess, reminding me that I was loved and that my brokenness was not “too much” for Him, even if it didn’t look the way I thought it would.
That experience didn’t just change me personally; it lit a fire in me to take ownership of my faith and find ways to actually make it a part of my daily life and not just something I reserved for Sundays. It’s the reason The Little Rose Shop exists: I wanted to create resources and reminders that God meets us right where we are, in the middle of our ordinary, sometimes chaotic, lives. My faith became real to me when I needed it most, and now I try to pass on that same encouragement to others.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has led me to have a dependence on God and detachment from the world that success never could. When everything fell apart and I felt completely alone, I learned how much I needed grace, and how little control I really had. Success is wonderful, but it’s easy to start thinking you’re doing it all on your own. Suffering humbled me and reminded me that my worth isn’t in my achievements, but in being loved—right where I am, even at my lowest.
It’s through suffering that I discovered compassion for others, a deeper prayer life, and the realization that God can bring something beautiful out of even the hardest chapters. Those lessons are the foundation of my business and my motherhood, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
Someone I deeply admire for her character is St. Thérèse of Lisieux. What inspires me most isn’t her influence or fame, but the quiet, hidden way she lived her life—choosing simple acts of love and offering her ordinary, everyday struggles to God. She’s known as “The Little Flower,” and her “little way” taught me that holiness isn’t about doing big, impressive things, but about loving well in the small, unseen moments.
St. Thérèse’s humility, authenticity, and trust in God’s mercy have profoundly shaped how I approach motherhood, my business, and my own faith. She reminds me that the most lasting impact we can have often comes not from our achievements or titles, but from the sincerity of our love—especially when no one else is watching.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Even more than my work, I hope my children and family remember just how much I loved them—unconditionally, imperfectly, and with my whole heart. I want them to know I was present, that I cherished our ordinary moments together, and that my love for them and for trying to get us all closer to sainthood was my greatest calling.
If others remember me as someone who made faith approachable and brought hope and encouragement to families, that’s a gift. But above all, I hope the story my loved ones tell is that I was theirs—that I loved them deeply, pointed them to Jesus, and did my best to make them feel seen, valued, and treasured every single day.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thelittleroseshop.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittleroseshop/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelittleroseshop
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOXu8LY1vOI3C2jxYLOg6pQ?reload=9
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/TheLittleRoseShop/
https://www.tiktok.com/@thelittleroseshop
Image Credits
Brittany Rose Photography
